By Michael Omotosho | The Lagos Civil Society Participation for Development (LACSOP) in partnership with Apapa Local Government, Bread for the World, Brot für die Welt, UNICEF, the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment, the Office of Drainage Services, and…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The National Population Commission (NPC), in collaboration with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has organised a two-day capacity-building training for ward registrars in Kwara State to…
By Mayowa Adeniran | Climate experts, researchers, urban planners and development partners have officially launched the Hotsteppers Project, a three-year research and action initiative aimed at addressing the growing health risks posed by extreme heat, poor air quality and rapid…
A prominent non-governmental organization has issued a strong call to action for governments across Nigeria’s South-East region to brace for impending severe weather. The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) is demanding immediate flood preparedness, extensive community sensitization,…
The Lagos State Government has intensified its fight against climate change with a renewed call to action for residents to actively participate in its ambitious urban greening campaign. Speaking at the 2026 Tree Planting Day celebration held at Eko Amore…
As confidence in traditional multilateral climate negotiations continues to wane, cities and subnational actors are taking charge of the global green agenda. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially announced the inaugural Lagos Climate Action Week (LAGCAW), scheduled to take…
The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), in a landmark partnership with the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT), has successfully convened the Final Validation and Close-out Workshop of the ICAT Nigeria Phase II Project. This critical initiative focuses on…
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has successfully leveraged London Climate Action Week 2026 to solidify global partnerships and aggressively push Africa’s priorities in climate finance, high-integrity carbon markets, and sustainable development. Throughout the high-level summit, the agency championed Africa’s…
A landmark capacity-building workshop for environmental journalists, reporters, and content creators concluded in Ghana on June 23, 2026. The intensive initiative successfully equipped media practitioners with the critical scientific knowledge, investigative tools, and policy frameworks required to report on one…
By Mayowa Ademniran | The Kano State Government has taken a decisive step toward institutionalizing environmental sustainability by validating a comprehensive draft Climate Change Bill. This legislative milestone follows the successful unveiling of the Kano State Climate Change Policy in…
